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He is the 34th person to hold that designation since LAGCOE Looey was introduced as the event's honorary goodwill ambassador in 1955.

Thomas, 76, who served as LAGCOE chairman in 2005, said he was "honored, pleased and very surprised" when 2013 LAGCOE Chairman Kirby Arceneaux of Environmental Drilling Solutions offered him the Looey role, which customarily goes to a well-respected oil and gas veteran who has enjoyed professional success and has served ...